We continue our Pittsburgh Steelers “what they look for” draft series with our first look at the defensive side of the football. The most likely defensive position the Steelers are going to address first is outside linebacker. So that’s where we’ll begin today.
What players from the 2021 draft meet the thresholds the Steelers look for? First, let’s look at all the EDGE rushers drafted by the Steelers in the Mike Tomlin era.
2020: Alex Highsmith
Height: 6031
Weight: 248
Arm Length: 33 1/8″
Hand Size: 9 1/8″
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